Favorite Quotes

"Literature is my Utopia. Here I am not disenfranchised. No barrier of the senses shuts me out from the sweet, gracious discourse of my book-friends. They talk to me without embarrassment or awkwardness."

Cadillac Desert: The American West and its Disappearing Water
by Reisner, Marc333.91 REIThe story of the American West is the story of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water. This is the story of the early settlers, lured by promises of paradise. The author documents the rivalry between government giants and other institutions, in the competition to transform the West, and projects on the future problems of limited groundwater reserves, silting up of reservoirs, and contamination of soil.

Silent Spring
by Carson, Rachel363.7384 CARThe classic environmental study that discusses the reckless annihilation of fish and birds by the use of pesticides and warns of the possible genetic effects on humans.

Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century
by Steffen, Alex333.7 WORProvides information about environmental issues and technology, ranging from the home, workplace, and community, to social, cultural, and political arenas, and offers tips and advice to promote environmentally sustainable practices.